Listen live: Supreme Court weighs Trump’s firing of FTC commissioner

The HillMonday, December 8, 2025 at 2:00:00 PM
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Listen live: Supreme Court weighs Trump’s firing of FTC commissioner
  • The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments regarding former President Trump's attempt to fire a commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) without cause. This case could challenge nearly 90 years of legal precedent concerning the authority of the president over independent agencies, with proceedings beginning at 10 a.m. EST.
  • A ruling in favor of Trump could significantly expand presidential powers, potentially undermining the protections that have historically safeguarded independent agencies from arbitrary dismissal, thus reshaping the landscape of federal governance.
  • This case reflects ongoing tensions between presidential authority and the independence of federal agencies, echoing broader debates about the limits of executive power and the role of independent regulatory bodies in American democracy.
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